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Through a gripping extra-inning contest, Jorge Polanco drove in the decisive score with a single to the outfield, clinching a 3-2 victory for the home team over the Detroit Tigers in the decisive game of the American League Division Series.

Key Moments in the Marathon Game

Luis Castillo, delivering his initial bullpen outing in the big leagues, threw one and one-third innings to earn the victory, sending his team to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2001.

Seattle will now compete against the Toronto for the pennant in a showdown between 1977 expansion counterparts. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday in Toronto.

Final Inning Breakthrough

• JP Crawford started the final half of the last inning with a sharp hit to right field.
• Another batter was hit by a pitch, placing runners on the bases.
• After Cal Raleigh made an out, a throwing error by the center fielder allowed Crawford to take third.
• Following an strategic base on balls, the batter connected on a 3-2 pitch to conclude the contest.

Key Runs and Defensive Efforts

Kerry Carpenter accounted for all of the visitors' offense with a home run in the sixth inning.

Seattle tied it at 2-2 in the later inning on a pinch hitter's run-scoring hit.

Both teams threatened repeatedly in extra innings, with the Mariners hitting into twin killings in both the 12th and 13th.

Opening Hurlers Battle

Tarik Skubal and George Kirby engaged in a low-scoring battle in the early innings.

The left-hander, a pitching honor favorite, allowed a single score on two hits with no walks and double-digit K's over multiple frames. He set a playoff mark with seven consecutive strikeouts.

The only run occurred in the second inning, when a two-base hit, theft, and sacrifice fly brought home a point for the Mariners.

Kirby began with shutout frames before surrendering a early hit in the sixth. After a pitching change, the Tigers batter homered on a fastball to give Detroit the advantage.

Kirby lasted over five frames and was responsible for a single score on a few hits with no walks and several K's.

The win signifies a significant achievement for the Mariners, who advance to compete for a spot in the championship after a extended postseason absence.